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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-DVL9200
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The rating plate (serial number plate) of the AC Power Adapter/Charger is on its bottom.
Dear Customer,
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
(for owners in the U.K.)
IMPORTANT
CAUTIONS:
Before recording an important scene . . .
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
How To Attach Core Filters
Power
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Charging times noted above are for a fully discharged battery pack.
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of the battery pack.
To avoid interference with reception, do not use the AC Power Adapter/Charger near a radio.
USING AC POWER
USING THE BATTERY PACK
Date/Time Settings
Built-in Clocks Rechargeable Lithium Battery
(cont.)
Loading/Unloading A Cassette
*
To Protect Valuable Recordings . . .
Grip Adjustment
Recording Mode Setting
(cont.)
Viewfinder Adjustment
Shoulder Strap Attachment
CAUTION:
Tripod Mounting
Basic Recording
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
Viewfinder Adjustment (
Grip Adjustment (
Recording Mode Setting (
JOURNALISTIC SHOOTING
INTERFACE SHOOTING
Basic Recording (cont.)
Zooming
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Proper recording
NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
pg. 32).
The time code is displayed only when TIME CODE is set to ON (
Time Code
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
Basic Recording (cont.) Snapshot
SNAPSHOT MODE SELECTION
SNAPSHOT RECORDING
Motor Drive Mode
Multi Screen Mode
If you press MULTI SCREEN during recording . . .
If you press MULTI SCREEN during Record-Standby . . .
To Return To The Normal Screen . . .
In the Multi Screen mode, it is not possible to bring up the Menu Screen.
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Normal Screen
SYSTEM Menu
MENU/BRIGHT Dial
1
Menu Screen Explanations
MODE MENU
*Menu settings are also effective when the Power Switch is set to .
SYSTEM DATE/TIME
*Menu settings are also effective when the Power Switch is set to .
Self-Timer
OR
If BEEP/TALLY is set to OFF (
pg. 20), the beep does not sound and the tally lamp does not light.
Advanced Features (cont.) Snapshot Flash
If AUTO Is Selected . . .
Flash Brightness Adjustment (
To change the brightness of the flash,
In Multi-Analyser 4 or Multi-Analyser 9, the flash is disabled (
Flash Brightness Adjustment
When the battery power is low, the setting cannot be changed.
5-Second Recording (SCENE)
To Take A Snapshot In The 5-Second Recording Mode . . .
pg. 20), the Dissolve function is available.
pg. 18, 20).
While the 5-second recording mode is activated, Fade/ Wipe effects (
Program AE With Special Effects
To Deactivate The Selected Mode . . .
Some modes of Program AE with special effects cannot be used with certain Fade/Wipe Effects
pg. 26). If an unusable mode is selected, its indicator blinks.
Program AE with special effects can be changed during recording or during Record-Standby.
Advanced Features (cont.) Fade/Wipe Effects
Fader And Wipe Menu
Focusing
Advanced Features (cont.)
AUTO FOCUS
MANUAL FOCUS
Exposure Control
To Return To Automatic Exposure Control . . .
Iris Lock
To Return To Automatic Iris Control . . .
To Lock The Exposure Control And The Iris . . .
White Balance Adjustment
Advanced Features (cont.)
Manual White Balance Operation
Basic Playback
Still Playback:
Shuttle Search:
Slow-Motion Playback, Frame-By-Frame Playback, Playback Zoom and Playback Special Effects
Using Menus For Detailed Adjustment
Synchro Comp (
If INDICATION is set in the DATE/DISPLAY Menu (
pg. 48, 49).
Advanced Features
Playback Sound
Display
Basic Connections
B. Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with a SCART connector compatible with Y/C signal
*When connecting the cables, open this cover.
C.
Connection to a TV or VCR equipped with an S-VIDEO IN and/or A/V input (RCA type) connectors
Advanced Connections Connection To A Personal Computer
Connection To A Video Unit Equipped With A DV Connector
TAPE DUBBING
Tape Dubbing
pg. 42) or Playback Special Effects (
You can use Playback Zoom (
Digital Dubbing
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Installing The Batteries
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Slow-Motion Playback
Frame-By-Frame Playback
Playback Zoom
PLAY EFFECT EFFECT ON/OFF
PLAYBACK EFFECT Select Menu
Playback Special Effects
To allow you to add creative effects to the playback image.
1)To start playback, press PLAY (
nTo deactivate the selected effect, press EFFECT ON/
OFF on the remote control. Pressing it again re- activates the selected effect.
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]
SET REMOTE/VCR CODE
You are now ready to try Random Assemble Editing.
If the VCRs power does not come on in step 1, try another code from the VCR CODE LIST.
If the remote control is not able to control the VCR, use the controls on the VCR.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
A JVC VCR equipped with a remote pause connector . . .
A JVC VCR not equipped with a remote pause connector but equipped with an R.A. EDIT connector . . .
A VCR other than above . . .
ATTENTION FOR EDITING CABLE
SELECT SCENES
1
Turning off the camcorders power erases all registered Edit-In and Edit-Out points.
AUTOMATIC EDITING TO VCR
Rewind the tape in the camcorder to the beginning of the scene you want to edit and press PAUSE (6).
EFFECT
CANCEL
PAUSE
(cont.) For More Accurate Editing
DIAGNOSING VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
ADJUSTMENT OF VCR/CAMCORDER TIMING
(cont.) Audio Dubbing
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USER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning The Camcorder
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Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol.
Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
INDEX
Controls, Connectors And Indicators
Controls
Connectors
Indicators
Other Parts
INDEX
Indications LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Recording
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12 43 5
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Warning Indications
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Indications During Playback
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4
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CAUTIONS
It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use.
Recharging time is based on room temperature of 20C.
The lower the temperature, the longer recharging take
Cassettes
Main Unit
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AC Power Adapter/Charger AA-V67EG or AA-V67EK